This three-day residential training course aims to provide clinicians working in medical specialties such as rheumatology, endocrinology, care of the elderly, gastroenterology, orthopaedics, respiratory medicine and clinical chemistry with the knowledge and understanding to manage patients with osteoporosis and other metabolic bone diseases. The course focus is on practical issues relating to patient management and is strongly recommended for anyone who treats patients with these disorders. A stimulating interactive format will be employed combining lectures, panel discussions, debates and workshops. The course is suitable for clinicians of different levels of expertise, including doctors in specialist training, consultants, GPs and specialist nurses.

Some comments from those who attended the previous course:

“Fantastic course, probably the best I have ever been on”

“Brilliant course set at the right level, knowledgeable speakers, will definitely recommend it”

“Excellent, relevant course – I have already started recommending it to my peers”

“I am really impressed by the speakers, very good learning environment, excellent organisation of the course events”

“Very useful, inspiring course … represented great value for money in terms of both quality and quantity of teaching … I will certainly be recommending this course”

Both residential and non-residential options are offered. We recommend participants to take the residential option to take advantage of all the networking opportunities the course offers. Previous attendees have found it very useful to share experiences with each other in the evenings and over breakfast (also see below regarding the evening dinners).

Registration fees:

Residential - £495

Includes:

2 nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation in single student rooms with private bathrooms at Merton College

For those travelling from further afield there is also an option to book bed and breakfast accommodation at the College on the Sunday night (25 March) at £80. Just select this option on the registration form and it will be automatically added to your booking.

Substitutions may be made until Friday 9 February 2018 by informing Janet Crompton.

Cancellations may be made until Friday 9 February 2018 less a 10% administration charge. We regret that there will not be any refunds for cancellations made after this date.

NETWORKING EVENTS

It is recommended that all participants attend the networking events whether or not they are staying on campus at Merton College. There will be opportunities to mix with other participants and speakers and this sharing of information and ideas can really enhance your learning and give you the opportunity to set up new collaborations. These events are included in the residential registration fee.

Monday 26 March, 19:00-20:00College Dinner at Merton CollegeFollowed by free time and networking

Tuesday 27 March, 19:00-22:00Reception and Course DinnerSt Peter's CollegeFollowed by visit to some of Oxford’s most interesting pubs

VENUE

The course will be based at Merton College, Oxford, with its beautiful and tranquil buildings and gardens, just a stone's throw from the busy High Street.

The College is within easy reach of rail, coach and bus stations. Further information can be found here.

TRAVEL TO OXFORD

Please note that no parking is available at Merton College. We recommend public transport or Park and Ride.

By airLondon’s Heathrow airport is the nearest to Oxford. There is a regular bus service (journey time approximately 90 minutes) to Oxford bus station from where you can get a taxi to the venue (or walk – approximately 10 minutes). See The Airline bus company for more details.

By trainTrains run at least once an hour between Oxford and London, and twice an hour during peak times. Oxford is also on the main cross-country routes. For details of times and fares visit www.nationalrail.co.uk.

The College is around 20 minutes’ walk from the train station. If you prefer to take a taxi just ask for “Merton College”.

By coachTwo companies run frequent buses, 24 hours a day, between London (Victoria Bus Station) and Oxford. These are the Oxford Bus Company (telephone +44 (01865 785 400), and Oxford Tube (telephone +44 (0)1865 772 250). There are also direct and regular services to Oxford from Heathrow and Gatwick airports operated by the Oxford Bus Company (telephone +44 (0)1865 785 400). Coach services from other parts of the country are available with National Express.

High Street is the nearest stop, or alternatively the College is around 10 minutes’ walk from the bus station. Taxis are also available.